Influence of Drug Transporter Expression on the Pharmacokinetics of the HIV Protease Inhibitor Kaletra

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The aim of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics of Kaletra™ (HIV protease inhibitors lopinavir and ritonavir) in different body compartments and to assess the role of four different drug transporters (MDR, MRP1, MRP2 and BCRP) in the tissue distribution of the two protease inhibitors. The latter will be studied by comparing intracellular concentrations of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with total and free plasma concentrations in healthy individuals. These effects will be studied after single dose (day 1), during steady state (day 3), and during chronic treatment (day 14).

Condition or disease

Phase

HealthyPharmacokinetics

Phase 1

Detailed Description:

Objective:

Measurement of AUC, Cmax, tmax, t1/2 and clearance (Cl) of the protease inhibitor Kaletra™ (lopinavir and ritonavir) each in the plasma of healthy individuals

Influence of Drug Transporter Expression on the Pharmacokinetics of the HIV Protease Inhibitor Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) and on the Concentration Relations Between Plasma, Blood Cells, Saliva and Urine

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Good state of health

Exclusion Criteria:

Drug treatment with known inhibitors or inducers of cytochrome P450 isozymes or ABC-transporters within the preceding 2 months